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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 143000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    9 min walk
  • Upper Silver Lake
    11 min walk
  • Silver Lake State Park
    16 min walk
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    38 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Mears

With a stay at this vacation home in Mears, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Upper Silver Lake. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Silver Lake State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 9 min walk
  • Upper Silver Lake - 11 min walk
  • Silver Lake State Park - 16 min walk
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 10 min drive
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Silver Lake & Sand Dunes - Enjoy life on the lake or off road in the sand dunes.

This home has roots back to the early 1930's when the area was much more secluded. The 3,400 square foot home was fully remodled in 2007 and provides vacationers with an inviting and festive interior. The large front deck is over 600 square feet with a covered area for those looking for some shade on the hot summer days. Generous front and rear lawn areas provide excellent space for outdoor fun, including a campfire ring. This home features 80' of lake frontage, grass lake frontage and shared boat dock for guest use. A 10 minute walk to downtown Silver Lake area. Come stay with us at your home away from home.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Mark Heeren

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Check with owner prior to rental.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Enjoy Life Lake or off Road Sand Dunes

Silver Lake & Sand Dunes - Enjoy life on the lake or off road in the sand dunes. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Excellent location, very nice kitchen, great porches front and rear, very well stocked with basic needs, property owner very nice, plenty of parking. If you’re there to enjoy the dunes or the lake it’s a great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our family
We totally enjoyed our stay & really appreciated the spacious rooms & all of the things supplied! Mark, the owner was very attentive & we would definitely rent there again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view
Beautiful place to stay with everything you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Wonderful time was had at an outstanding property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Connie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This place is the best of everything. Location, size, wonderfull home owner. Everything you need for great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Silver Lake Fun
The family really enjoyed our time at Silver Lake - from the dune rides to the jet skis the family had a great time. Mark met us on our arrival and was able to point us the right direction for a week of rest and relaxation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of all worlds!!
Our family has stayed in several places in Silver Lake over the past 30 years. This was by far the most beautiful view from inside and out. We will definitely being staying here again! Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional!
Mark’s home is exactly what we were looking for. Beautifully updated. Tons of seating. Beautiful outdoor space and the views of the lake breathtaking. We rent a VRBO every summer in Michigan. I can honestly say this one was the best!! The home has ABSOLUTELY everything you could need. The A/C worked great on days we needed it. Otherwise there are plenty of windows for fresh air. Lovely!! The beds were super comfy. The layout worked perfectly with the large open area around the kitchen AND an additional huge family room. We thought the 2 bathrooms might be an issue but honestly it never was. The way the main floor bathroom is set up, the shower is doored off and has enough room to change and mirrors to get ready! Mark you have outdone yourself. Although you are booked for our dates next year, I’m certain we will be back. Thank you for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous view
We really enjoyed the property and the house has everything we needed! We are booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Janna V.

Large house with great front porch
This is our second time to this property. Unlike some rentals the kitchen is stocked with plenty of garbage bags, soap, etc. The bathrooms have soap, shampoo and conditioner which is so nice! There are plenty of chairs at the cottage for around the fire and the front porch, bikes, marshmallow roasters, pizza pies, etc. One of the upstairs bedroom(not the bunk room) gets very warm even with the air conditioning on. This probably isn't usually a problem but we had a couple hot and humid days! I love that the sheets aren't on the bed when you arrive because then you know they are clean! Great stay with lots of room!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Very spacious
Excellent and no complaints. Fit a family of 7 adults and 2 children perfectly. Could have fit a few more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2022
This was our third wonderful year staying here. As always, our stay was amazing. This year was made even more fun with a turtle hunt. We will definitely be returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great! We enjoyed the big front porch and yard for games. Communication was great!
We very much enjoyed staying there! Twin beds upstairs were not that comfortable for adults. Could use a large frying pan. We would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation at Silver Lake
The house and amenities are great, and we really enjoy the lake and the area. We couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARIA J., Thornville, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
THE LIVING AREA
The kitchen and porch is where it's at!!! We had a great time in this home. Mark was the beat host anyone could ask for. The only downfall is this homeb is not handicapped accessible. We plan on being back to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Everything was a good as expected. Few hiccups with the internet nothing the owner could control. But we stayed busy with everything Silver Lake had to offer so it wasn’t a big inconvenience. Boating, fishing, sand dunes and sunsets!!!!! Perfect week.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We spent this past week at this property, and it did not disappoint! The house was a great size for our family with plenty of room to move around. There’s plenty of places to explore around the area. The water was perfect and the dock was a great bonus. Mark was very attentive and quick to respond when we needed him! Thank you again for allowing us to enjoy your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S., Belmont, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Hated to leave!!
My husband and I and our adult children and our granddaughter stayed for a beautiful weekend August. The view is breathtaking out the front windows!! Plenty of room a beautiful backyard with a fire pit and room to play games! We enjoyed the dunes Lake Michigan and Silver Lake so much!!.. Mark is a very good host! Communication and check in and check out was perfect!! Time flew and before we knew it we had to go.. that was the only bummer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
This home was everything that the website stated. The owner super nice and helpful. Everything needed for home away from home. The sunsets were amazing. We took our pontoon and we’re able to travel easily around the lake and to the dunes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary C., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family vacation
We have been going to this cottage long before it was part of the VBRO family. This property is ideal for a big group. Lots of living area, so if the weather is bad, you can spread out. Also a nice kitchen and counter bar to seat at least 10. In fact that is where the 7 kids ate most if the time. Comfortable beds and the view is spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2021
This was our second year staying in this beautiful home. What can I say that I didn't last year? The location is perfect in every way! The home is beautiful and spacious inside and out! And communication with Mark was smooth as could be. He was always quick to answer any concerns that I had. The only thing I can even think to critique would be the lake access. For people with families, in particular young children, there really isn't an easy way into the lake. Having steps off the dock would definitely be the magic key. However, there are also a few beach options nearby, so the lack of entry is a tradeoff for all the other amazing things that this home has to offer. My family and I are already counting down the days until we return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Lake and Dunes
6 adults and 5 children ages 3-8. Had no idea what to expect of the property or the area going in. We had a blast. The house is right on the lake (across a street). Plenty big enough for us. The 4-8 year olds loved the upstairs loft / sleeping area! The kitchen is quite large and stocked with everything needed. The gas grill was a hit for us. We hung 100% in the front (lake side of the house). We moved the picnic table to the front deck. Played cornhole, football, Frisbee, etc. etc. We rented a boat and docked it to the pier - perfect. We rode bikes to the pedestrian dune access multiple times. We boated to the dune side of the lake multiple times. The lake is total sand bottom and super shallow. The kids loved it! The owner was very responsive and friendly the entire process. A few suggestions...... Could uses a ladder to get out of the water on to the dock. Could use 1 more bathroom but we managed Could use fire pit out front but we made quick friends with the neighbors and they invited us to their fire a few nights.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Property was as advertised. Plenty of room for all to spread out as needed. Clean, plenty of fresh towels, kitchen well stocked. Helped make for a most wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbelievable Lake Views And Fantastic Kitchen
Outstanding! Even better than advertised. Great location to all recreational areas. The views of the dunes across the lake were spectacular and were available from just about everywhere in the house, as the entire front of the house features large windows. The kitchen and dining area are large and up to 18 people can dine and enjoy the magnificent view. The 6 burner gas stove was also an appreciated feature. The property was well stocked from the kitchen to the bathrooms. There were even bicycles and sand boards (the kids had a blast on these) and the yard was large enough for just about any outdoor activity or game. There were 13 of us including 2 infants and there was plenty of space. It was a wonderful experience and the host was fantastic. We are planning a return visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Jackson, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location at Silver Lake
We had our two children's families stay with us. The oldest grandkid is 8 and he said on a scale of 1 - 10 it was 100. Everyone voted to come back. We brought a pontoon and parked at the dock. Craig's Cruisers was nearby and lots of fun with many ice cream places. We ventured to the dunes every day. Lewis Farm was loads of fun for everyone in the family. The wrap around porch was awesome for eating outside and enjoying the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020